Scientific uncertainty is one of the only things in science that is certain. It’s found in complex modelling systems, in the unpredictability of natural processes and even when there seems to be scientific consensus, a new scientific discovery can recreate ambiguity. But how do policymakers deal with scientific uncertainty when they are making decisions? Policymakers deal with and use scientific u ...[Read More]
Geopolicy: How does scientific uncertainty translate into policy?
Direction and uncertainty. Credit: Elis Alves (distributed via Flickr).